Squamous neck cancer with occult primary is a unique head and neck cancer scenario where squamous cell carcinoma is found in the lymph nodes of the neck, but the original (primary) tumor cannot be located despite thorough testing. This situation can feel confusing and stressful. The good news is that there are proven, effective treatment paths designed specifically for this presentation, and outcomes are often strong with coordinated, expert care.

Pharyngeal cancer is a group of head and neck cancers that start in the throat (pharynx), the muscular tube that carries air to the larynx and food to the esophagus. While it is not as common as many other cancers, pharyngeal cancer can affect speaking, swallowing, and breathing—key functions for daily life. The reassuring news: when it’s detected early and treated by a coordinated, experienced team, many people do well and maintain a strong quality of life.

Overview: What is Male Breast Cancer?

When most people think of breast cancer, they think women. However, men also have breast tissue, which means they can develop breast cancer too. Male breast cancer is rare — it accounts for less than 1% of all breast cancer cases. According to the American Cancer Society, about 2,800 new cases are diagnosed in men in the U.S. each year.

Lip and oral cavity cancer includes cancers that arise on the lips and inside the mouth: the front two--thirds of the tongue (oral tongue), floor of mouth, inner cheeks (buccal mucosa), gums (gingiva), hard palate, and the retromolar trigone (behind the last molar). Most are squamous cell carcinomas that start in the thin lining (mucosa). With early detection and expert, multidisciplinary care, many people are cured while preserving speech, swallowing, appearance, and quality of life.

Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) is a condition where abnormal cells grow in the lobules of the breast. Lobules are the glands that produce breast milk. Unlike invasive breast cancer, lobular carcinoma in situ does not spread beyond the lobules into nearby breast tissue. This means lobular carcinoma in situ itself is not considered cancer but rather a marker that a woman has a higher risk of developing breast cancer in the future.

Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), also called chronic myeloid leukemia, is a blood cancer that starts in the bone marrow—the soft, spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are made. CML is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of myeloid cells (a type of white blood cell). The hallmark of CML is a genetic change called the Philadelphia chromosome, which creates an abnormal BCR-ABL1 gene that drives the disease. The good news is that with modern targeted medicines, most people with CML live long, active lives, and many achieve deep, long-term remissions.

Ovarian cancer is a group of cancers that begin in or near the ovaries. Because the ovaries sit deep in the pelvis and early symptoms can be subtle, the disease is sometimes diagnosed after it has spread within the abdomen. Even so, outcomes continue to improve with modern surgery, platinum-based chemotherapy, targeted maintenance therapies, and coordinated multidisciplinary care.

Invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) is the second most common type of breast cancer, after invasive ductal carcinoma. It begins in the milk-producing glands of the breast, called lobules, and then spreads to surrounding breast tissue. Over time, it can also spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body through the lymph nodes or bloodstream.

Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a very early form of breast cancer. It begins in the milk ducts of the breast but does not spread outside them. Because it has not invaded nearby breast tissue, DCIS is often called "non-invasive breast cancer" or "stage 0 breast cancer".

Childhood blood cancer refers to cancers that start in the blood and bone marrow—the soft tissue inside bones where new blood cells are made. While the term sounds alarming, many children with blood cancers respond very well to modern treatments and go on to lead healthy, active lives. Early detection, expert pediatric oncology care, and compassionate support make a powerful difference. This comprehensive article explains childhood blood cancer in clear - what it is, how it’s diagnosed, treatment options, recovery at Apollo Hospitals.